10 Healthy Dinner Recipes   The idea of meal prep and cooking extravagant dinners can be daunting – especially when in the throws of life with two kids. Between getting the girls to activities, working, traveling, maintaining a social life, and, of course, just being tired after waking up with a newborn, cooking can be the last thing on my mind. Alex genuinely loves it and doesn’t take the easy way out (frozen pizza, anyone?) which is why he’s the chef in our house! Turn on your JavaScript to view content Kitchen Essentials Dive in as I share a few healthy dinner recipes that we ..read more

Thank you Expedia for sponsoring this blog post. Nearly all of the best hotels in the South Island are perched amongst insanely beautiful views out every window. Is it a green screen? A page out of a coffee table book? Could be…but this time I was able to witness them in person on different trips to the southern hemisphere. I love a good rating so I took a page out of hotels.com book and did a little review for each below. Kamana Lakehouse Overall rating: 9/10 Location: 8/10 Price: $$ Highlights: The views here are insane at this swanky, eco-certified property and the Mediterranean cu ..read more

Thank you Expedia for sponsoring this blog post. My heart longs for the mountains, glacial lakes, and adventure around every corner. If you throw a dart at a map, the chances of it landing on New Zealand are slim to none because in reality, New Zealand is a small blip in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. In my humble opinion, the harder to get to, the better.   Things to Do in Queenstown With Kids That last part doesn’t always resonate when kids are involved, but the comfort zone has never really been my thing so we packed our bags, our toddler and our three month old, and headed on a long ..read more

Thank you Expedia for sponsoring this blog post. Denver International airport is a short flight from Arkansas and a gateway to an adult playground in the winter. Think skiing, snowboarding, sledding, snowshoeing, apres ski and snuggles by the fireplace. On quite a few occasions, we’ve boarded a flight for a quick weekend away on the slopes. Here’s my gift to you: a complete 3-day itinerary, no agent fees required.  Friday afternoon Flying into Denver, you have one of two choices: rent a car or take a shuttle. Probably the most popular option for travelers (and well known for regular CO vi ..read more

Celebrations are aplenty as mom-to-be revels in the glow of impending motherhood, showered with love and gifts, while the expecting parents diligently prepare for the homecoming of their newest family member. Amidst the excitement surrounding baby registry items, birth plans, and parenting strategies, there’s one crucial aspect often left unexplored – the postpartum recovery plan. The postpartum phase, spanning from 6 weeks to 6 months after birth, marks a pivotal period of healing. This timeframe, extending until mom nears her new normal, holds so much importance for the short-term and long-t ..read more

Southern hospitality is engrained in me and my mother is and always will be the goal hostess. I’ve learned a thing or two about entertaining from her. I’m no stranger to holding the title of “host” as I’ve hosted many, many women on adventures around the world. However once the party is moved to home and there are no new faces in sight, I tend to feel like I’m in a brand new role. Add in a couple of family dynamics or screaming kids and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. 10 Holiday Entertaining Tips It’s the most popular time of year to gather and entertaining a group of people you love can be stre ..read more

Thanks to Expedia for sponsoring this blog post. If the weather outside is frightful, booking a flight is so delightful. The best part? You can get rewarded for it with One Key, the rewards program through Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo. Travel with One Key Earn 2% in OneKeyCash after every eligible stay. Earn 2% in OneKeyCash for every dollar spent on eligible vacation rentals, hotels, activities, packages, car rentals, and cruises. One Key New York City Why we love it: We’re starting out strong with Christmas time in NYC because is there anything more magical?! Short answer: no. We trav ..read more

As December 25th nears, there’s an undeniable sparkle in the air—a magical anticipation for much more than presents. Nora is old enough to start to understand Santa, and Lily is still tiny enough to dress up and snuggle up, making this holiday season the most special one yet. As a parent, it’s time to start our own traditions. This year we went all out with Christmas decorations at home on December 1. Then we sprinkled Nora’s room with some special Christmas joy in the form of subtle but sweet Christmas decor. There’s something truly special about creating a festive haven within the cozy confi ..read more

Nursery Reveal I wanted Lily’s space to be warm and inviting with boho pieces mixed in. Apart from that, I couldn’t really get a clear vision, so I brought in some help. Tobi Fairley is an award-winning designer and has put her magic touches on my parents’ houses from Fort Smith to Little Rock over the last 20 years. When we first met about designing this nursery, I could tell her what I didn’t want…but not so much what I did want. She certainly had her work cut out for her! The Story of Our Custom Pink Nursery Wallpaper “Let’s start with colors,” she said. Okay, I could do ..read more

10 Comfy Outfit Ideas  Entering the postpartum phase is quite the journey and even if you’re prepared, it’s still often overwhelming. If you’re reading this with a sleeping newborn in one hand and your eyes half shut, I’m right here with you. My womb is healing and my heart is outside of my chest, but my body doesn’t quite feel like my own yet. No matter your birth story or your support system, it can be a physical and emotional rollercoaster and a crucial time for self-care and comfort. Choosing soft and flowy pieces that feel great ON the body might just make you feel good IN your body ..read more